Scot Holloway

Bartec USA LLC is combining the capabilities of its Tech200Pro tool with software provider TCS Technologies. It’s the first time Bartec has integrated any of its tools with a software company, and Bartec believes it will help tire retailers talk to consumers about the condition of their tires and tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has released the slate of candidates for the 2015 board of directors election. TIA members will vote to place four individuals onto the TIA board for three-year terms.

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has released the slate of candidates for the 2013 board of directors election. TIA membership will vote in open elections to place six individuals onto the TIA board for three-year terms.

The Tech400SD combination tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) tool from Bartec USA LLC can program new TPMS sensor ID’s on General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. vehicles -- through the OBDII connection.

Four main areas of tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) service were covered during the Tire Industry Association’s (TIA) “TPMS at 10 - TPMS Best Practices, A Town Hall Meeting” moderated by Sean MacKinnon, TIA’s director of automotive training development.

Bartec USA LLC has a software update for its range of tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) tools. The new R47 update includes coverage for the 2012 Toyota Camry, which features yet another new sensor protocol and vehicle communication specification.